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DN16 SVO

2016 Kia Ceed

Red Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

68,410 mi
Last recorded68,410 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Kia Ceed49,381 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 SVO
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 68,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 225/45/17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 65,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various Cuts To Outer Sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 59,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 59,352 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,732 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished, Cracking Outer Sidewalls 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 51,626 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes De-Bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Perished, Cracking Outer Sidewalls 225/45/17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 43,393 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges 225/45/17 W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes seperating. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 38,463 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 38,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2019 29,960 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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DN16 SVO is a 2016 Kia Ceed in Red with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 49,381 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN16 SVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN16 SVO registered?

DN16 SVO is a 2016 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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